World of Warcraft Remix is in full swing, and for some players, this is the first time they will experience the Mists of Pandaria expansion properly. In this episode of Talking WoW, Sean from the Recruit A Friend Podcast joins us to give us his thoughts on what it's like to enter the Mists for the first time, having missed it originally back in 201…

Usually, between the end of an expansion and the launch of a new one, World of Warcraft has been known for its epic content droughts. In this episode of Talking WoW, we decide if WoW Remix is the perfect antidote and what minor improvements could be made to this mode to turn it into the most incredible way to play World of Warcraft while we wait fo…

The War Within Beta is here, and the Shadow And Fury Trailer has been released! In this episode of Talking WoW, we'll review the characters appearing in the trailer, speculate about the dark future that may be in store for Azeroth, and debate whether Xal'atath is being positioned as a force for good or evil! A video version of this podcast with clo…

We went to London to attend a World of Warcraft community event! In this episode of Talking WoW, we reminisce about meeting people outside the game, discuss why these events are so important, and why we can't wait for the next one! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.…

The Dark Heart patch has arrived in World of Warcraft and is laying the narrative foundations for the Worldsoul Saga! In this episode of Talking WoW we give our thoughts on the reintroduction of Xal'atath who will be focal part of the story, figure out why we haven't heard the 'radiant song', and discuss a multi-verse theory that might blow our min…

The War Within Alpha is well underway, offering us an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming expansion's highly-anticipated features. In this episode of Talking WoW, we take a closer look at Hero Talents, and try to decide if this overly ambitious feature is going to embrace the class fantasy that it is seemingly promising, or will it fall short? A v…

The War Within Alpha has arrived, offering us sneak peek at the upcoming expansion's features. In this episode of Talking WoW, we focus on Warbands and everything account-wide and why this might be the single most significant feature update in the history of World of Warcraft for alt lovers. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is a…

The War Within Alpha is upon us, allowing us to look at some of the upcoming features of this new expansion. In this episode of Talking WoW, we focus on one of the flagship features: Delves! We uncover whether this will be a satisfying solo experience and what treasures might await those who join this expedition along with famous adventurer Brann B…

With the upcoming 10.2.7 patch, World of Warcraft will introduce a new game mode called WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria. This mode will allow players to "Experience the wonders of Pandaria anew but with fresh new loot—and (almost) unlimited power." In this episode of Talking WoW, we are joined by recurring guest Dusty to open a barrel of reaction to t…

Season 4 of Dragonflight is on the horizon, and with that, a return to much of the content we've already played, just with higher rewards. In this episode of Talking WoW, we are joined by Twitch streamer and Mythic pumper BigBadBeardo to discuss if this final season is something to be excited about and how we feel about playing Dragonflight dungeon…

Plunderstorm is the talk of the town in World of Warcraft with its introduction in 10.2.6, and many players and content creators find themselves looking ahead at what this mode might offer in the future. In this episode of Talking WoW, we chat about some quality-of-life changes we'd like to see, things the game got right out of the box, and reveal …

We finally know what 10.2.6 is: a new battle royale game mode called Plunderstorm. In this episode of Talking WoW, we welcome Sean from the Recruit a Friend podcast to share our initial reactions to this mode, if we'll play beyond level 40 renowned, and how we feel about the mode overall after many hours collecting plunder. A video version of this …

World of Warcraft celebrated ten years of another Blizzard title, Hearthstone, with a special limited-time in-game event that rewarded cosmetics and even a new mount. In the episode of Talking WoW, we reveal our hand and explain why we didn't think this occasion honoured Hearthstone the way it could have and what improvements we would like to see f…

"How do you communicate in World of Warcraft these days?" In this episode of Talking WoW, we take a look back at the early days of the game, exploring how we made connections, the demise of Guild Chat, and how much things have changed in the current age., how we made connections, the death of Guild Chat, and how much of that has changed in the curr…

What happens when you take an all-Druid raid to Amirdrassil the Dream's Hope? In this episode of Talking WoW, we switch into our most comfortable forms and chat about an all-Druid fun in this Emerald Dream raid hosted by the Dungeon Dojo and led by Marty. Moonfire spam goes here. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also availabl…

World of Warcraft in the future, what could this look like? In this episode of Talking WoW, we fast forward to the year 2050 and predict what state the game will be in or if it even still exists. One thing is for sure: we don't have the Love Rocket yet! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.…

Have you ever created a unique challenge in World of Warcraft? In this episode of Talking WoW, Marty tells us more about "Project 424", a challenge he and some friends from the Dungeon Dojo community have set themselves to reach a Mythic+ 2000 rating in Season Three of Dragonflight using 424 gear only! A video version of this podcast with closed ca…

With World of Warcraft being released nearly 20 years ago, it's hard to believe there's still things in the game we didn't know. In an episode of Talking WoW, we share some of our own tips, tricks, and secrets from Azeroth that you may not be aware of. Additionally, we have selected some tips from our community that we will be sharing as well. A vi…

It has been more than a year since the Trading Post was introduced to World of Warcraft, and every month, there seems to be a new debate about it. In this episode of Talking WoW, we will discuss whether the Trading Post Currency is Tendies or Tenders, share our thoughts on this feature twelve months on, and unveil a surprising secret about Marty's …

The Seeds of Renewal patch has arrived in World of Warcraft, and with that, a questline to reclaim Gilneas has opened up. In this episode of Talking WoW, we talk about the reclamation, why the Scarlet Crusade were the baddies, Genn Greymane's emotions, and finally, having a new area to farm silk cloth. A video version of this podcast with closed ca…

World of Warcraft has featured numerous impressive cinematics over the years, but which ones have left a lasting impression on us? In this episode of Talking WoW, we reveal our preferred cinematics from the game that continue to give us goosebumps even today. Additionally, we discuss some community favourites too! A video version of this podcast wi…

Blizzard is again going the roadmap route for content in World of Warcraft in 2024, which means we get a glimpse of some of the content heading our way this year. In this episode of Talking WoW, we check out the current roadmap, get excited about warbands again, and speculate what that skull and crossbones icon means. A video version of this podcas…

This year, 2024 promises to be one of World of Warcraft's most exciting yet, and with that comes new goals and personal quests we all hope to achieve as players. In this episode of Talking WoW, we set intentions with what we hope to do in Azeroth this year and share resolutions from the community. A video version of this podcast with closed caption…

Players who have never played World of Warcraft but are thinking about jumping into the world of Azeroth often ask, "Is it too late to start?" In this episode of Talking WoW, we are joined by new player Dibble to answer this question and cover the perspectives on current and legacy content for first time adventurers in the game. A video version of …

World of Warcraft competes for our attention alongside a host of other titles in the MMORPG genre, but what could WoW learn from these? In this episode of Talking WoW we are joined by content creator and MMORPG dabbler ShantymanGaming from the The Tenth Divine podcast to chat about how WoW could take some of the best features from other games and m…

Warcraft Rumble launched on mobile in November 2023, and now we have the World of Azeroth at our fingertips in this action strategy dubbed as 'Joyful Choas'; if you have a phone, of course. In This episode of Talking WoW, recurring guest Dusty Porter joins us to see if this handheld experience is worthy of the Warcraft name. A video version of this…

Patch 10.2 has arrived in World of Warcraft, allowing players to enter The Emerald Dream. In this episode of Talking WoW we are joined by streamer and content creator ArchmageSar to see if the Druid realm of sleep and greenery lives up to our expectations and discuss the climax to the Dragonflight story before it enters Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hop…

The race to world first for Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hope, is over, but the entire World of Warcraft raiding community has been in awe of one of the most thrilling races ever. In this episode of Talking WoW, we are joined by Tru Villain Manny, host of For Azeroth, as we took part in the race together as casters for the Dungeon Dojo RWF, which focus…

Dungeon Followers are coming to World of Warcraft, and with it, the ability to group up with NPCs to complete Normal dungeons in Dragonflight. In this episode of Talking WoW, we hit that ready check and discuss whether this new feature in patch 10.2.5 will be a hit or take away from social interactions in the game in the long run. A video version o…

The War Within was announced at BlizzCon 2023 to much delight, but the expansion's Epic Editon comes with a 3-Day Early-Access, which has caused a stir in the community. In this episode of Talking WoW, we discuss this change further on why Blizzard may have introduced this apart from money reasons and why it might be the start of a slippery slope w…

It's BlizzCon season, a time when every World of Warcraft player has hopes and dreams of what's next in Azeroth. In this episode of Talking WoW we are joined by YouTube Tech Tutorialist and Warcraft Fanatic Dusty Porter to chat about the upcoming BlizzCon in November 2023 and what it might have in store for us. A video version of this podcast with …

World of Warcraft Classic received some epic news at BlizzCon 2023 with the reveal of the Season of Discovery. In this episode of Talking WoW, we get very excited about this new way to play the game, mainly because it will have no PTR or beta testing, and we wonder if this is the Classic Plus we have been hoping for. A video version of this podcast…

BlizzCon 2023 delivers some incredible news for World of Warcraft as not one, not two, but the following THREE expansions are revealed. In this episode of Talking WoW, we take a closer look at the first of these expansions, The War Within, and celebrate the fact we are FINALLY getting account-wide everything. A video version of this podcast with cl…

Chris Metzen and Thrall are officially back in the World of Warcraft narrative and showcased in the announcement cinematic debuted at BlizzCon 2023 for The War Within expansion. In this episode of Talking WoW, we react to this emotionally powerful moment between Thrall and Anduin, which sets in motion the Worldsoul Saga. A video version of this pod…

It's BlizzCon season, a time when every World of Warcraft player has hopes and dreams of what's next in Azeroth. In this episode of Talking WoW we are joined by YouTube Tech Tutorialist and Warcraft Fanatic Dusty Porter to chat about the upcoming BlizzCon in November 2023 and what it might have in store for us. A video version of this podcast with …

The Secrets of Azeroth event that ran from August to September 2023 plunged players of World of Warcraft into an unusual place, a place of unknowing and needing to work out daily clues to uncover who was behind a recent string of artifact thefts. In this episode of Talking WoW, we don our thinking caps and light our pipes to discuss the mystery fur…

The biggest video game buyout in history is finally complete as Microsoft has acquired Activision Blizzard in a $68.7bn historic deal. In this episode of Talking WoW, Games Journalist Ed Nightingale joins us to discuss the long-winded deal and the impact this could have on World of Warcraft and other games in the Blizzard sphere. A video version of…

With World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore servers being live, many players have taken up the challenge of making it to level 60 without dying. In this episode of Talking WoW we celebrate making it to our first landmark and discuss how we just about managed to do so. We also highlight some key aspects essential to survival in the first 20 levels. A vi…

In Dragonflight Patch 10.1.7: Fury Incarnate we got hot off-the-press updates to where the storyline of this expansion is going. In this episode of Talking WoW, we get excited about what the incarnates and, in particular, Fyrakk are up to, discuss yet another public event, Dreamsurges, and remind ourselves about the Ping system. A video version of …

We return the skies in the 'Eastern Kingdoms Cup' after introducing these events in the 'Kalimdor Cup,' a reoccurring in-game event that sees Dragon Racing events added to the 'Old World.' In this episode of Talking WoW, we chat about which races gave us a thrill, complain about how slow normal flying has become, and Thom might have plans to burn d…

The Blue Dragonflight Questline was introduced in Patch 10.1 and received massive plaudits from the player base for its insight and connection to the characters on their journey back home to the Dragon Isles. In this episode of Talking WoW, we are joined by the voice of Kalecgos, Andrew James Russell, to chat about the feels behind this epic series…

Getting older in World of Warcraft is like leveling up in real life, where the landscape of Azeroth reflects the evolving journey of our lives. In this episode of Talking WoW, we are joined by content creator Sean from the Recruit a Friend podcast to chat about how our journeys, habits, and connections, both in-game and real life, have changed over…

When we say Mega, you say Dungeon! Yes, that's right, the first level 70 Megadungeon arrived in the Dragonflight 10.1.5, and we've been exploring the timewaves to find out what happens next in the story with Chromie and the gang. In this episode of Talking WoW, we give our thoughts on the final four bosses of the Dungeon, in a place so epic we had …

When we say Mega, you say Dungeon! Yes, that's right, the first level 70 Megadungeon arrived in the Dragonflight 10.1.5, and we've been exploring the timewaves to find out what happens next in the story with Chromie and the gang. In this episode of Talking WoW, we give our thoughts on the first four bosses of the Dungeon, in a place so epic we had …

World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore servers are live. Are you ready for the challenge to make it to level 60 without dying? In this episode of Talking WoW we chat about our expectations for this "new way" to officially play World of Warcraft, make some bold predictions regarding our fates, and try to come to terms with the fact that failure is part …

Patch 10.1.5 saw the introduction of the 'Kalimdor Cup', a reoccurring in-game event that sees Dragon Racing events added to the 'Old World.' In this episode of Talking WoW, we put on our flying goggles to discuss the highs and lows of the event, how we feel about the event being limited, and do dragonriding races in the old world actually work. A …

We have that class and spec we know and love that keeps us returning to World of Warcraft, but have you ever imagined your class with a specialisation that's not in the game? In this episode of Talking WoW, we embrace an alternative reality of Warcraft class specs and develop some ideas on new ways to play our classes. A video version of this podca…

The sands of time are well and truly flowing as we enter patch Patch 10.1.5: Fractures in Time. In this episode of Talking WoW, we chat about the very important Whelp Daycare, Are Time Rifts good, the new Augmentation Specialization for Evokers, and why you shouldn't kick them from your group, all while ignoring the new Warlock updates, probably. W…

Patch 10.1 saw us venture deep below the lands of the Dragon Isle to Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible, a laboratory of awful experience for Neltharion aka Deathwing. In this episode of Talking WoW, we compare the second raid of Dragonflight to the first and discuss how awesome we are at clearing the raid, or was it just that easy? A video version of …

Dungeons and Raids are pivotal to any expansion in World of Warcraft regarding progressing the story, but what impact have these instances of Dragonflight had so far? In this episode of Talking WoW we are joined by lore buff and dungeon extraordinaire Ali from Dungeon Fables and the Live Laugh Lore podcasts to discuss if our Ruby Pools are half-ful…